The Kia Soul has such a great, funky shape that is both compact and cavernous.
The Kia Soul has such a great, funky shape that is both compact and cavernous, without looking like a box-on-wheels like its competition. The 1.6-liter I-4 is peppy and spunky and is a hoot to use around town. Sadly, equipped with the automatic transmission and start/stop system like this example, the fun ends there. The transmission is hesitant to downshift and loves to shift up to sixth gear as quickly as it can to save fuel. Speaking of saving fuel, the big draw of the $1000 eco package is the start/stop system, which is surprisingly crude. At a stoplight, the engine shudders to a stop; upon releasing the brake pedal, the engine turns over - causing a dip in the battery's amperage and dimming the headlights, then releases the brakes causing the car to jolt forward. While the engine is off, the heater doesn't seem all that willing to heat, either. The fact that this Soul seemed so soulless was sad to me, as the regular Soul with the six-speed manual transmission is a quite fun city runabout that I have recommended to several people.
Photo Gallery: 2012 Kia Soul - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine
Photo Gallery: 2012 Kia Soul - Editors' Notebook - Automobile Magazine
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